Microphone Preamplifiers
Millennia Media HV-3R Multichannel Microphone Preamplifier & AD-R96 AD Converter by Rob Tavaglione and Lynn Fuston, 09.07.2010
If you desire accuracy over coloration, the HV-3R could be your desert island multichannel microphone preamp..
More... Aphex Model 188 Eight-Channel Microphone Preamplifier by Strother Bullins, 08.16.2010
The remote-controllable Model 188 is a flexible multichannel mic amp built to serve many masters.
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More... Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter Two-Channel Phantom-Powered (Pre) Preamplifier by Rob Tavaglione, 03.11.2010
A clever and useful solution that offers a clean 20 dB of gain for three distinct scenarios..
More... True Systems PT2-500 Modular Mic Pre01.13.2010
Conforms to the modular 500 Series..
More... Schoeps VSR 5 Microphone Preamplifier by Ty Ford, 10.14.2009
Schoeps offers its own reference-quality microphone preamp to the marketplace..
More... PAR Session Trial: Eight-Channel Microphone Preamplifiers with ATI, Focusrite, Grace, Millennia, and True by Rob Tavaglione, 04.14.2009
Our second installment in a new review series features five select and pro-grade eight-channel microphone preamps: proven performers for PAR reviewers, discovered since the inception of the magazine..
More... Daking Mic-Pre One by Rob Tavaglione, 04.09.2009
This single channel of Daking preamplification delivers clean and transient-friendly performances..
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LaChapell Model 583s Microphone Preamplifier by Russ Long, 02.23.2009
The Model 583s' true-tube design and massive sound easily land it on the short list of the best mic preamps ever..
More... Blue Microphones Icicle USB Converter, Preamp12.15.2008
Works with dynamic and condenser microphones, providing connectivity with Mac or PC for recording, podcasting, voiceovers, and more..
More... Arsenal Audio by API; R24, V14, and R20 by Russ Long, 12.05.2008
Arsenal Audio provides reasonably priced, yet “fantastic” mic preamp and EQ modules..
More... Toft 'A' Range Mic Pre EQ12.05.2008
An all-discrete transistor design with no ICs used except for the power supply, the unit uses Sowter transformers for the mic, line and output stages, claimed to match the exact specification as the originals..
More... Manley TNT Microphone Preamplifier by Rob Tavaglione, 10.15.2007
The dual-channel Manley TNT is loosely named after its “Tube ‘n No Tube” channels. But I contend that it could also refer to “Tweak ‘n Tweak,” as that’s what you’ll be doing with this $3,000 preamp’s wealth of interesting options...
More... Core Sound Mic2496 Portable Mic Preamp by Mike Rivers, 10.15.2007
Location recording media has changed over the years, but front-end preferences for portable recording are still as follows: compact size, battery operation and very good built-in microphones and/or a respectable mic preamp..
More... TRUE P2Analog Stereo Microphone Preamp by John Gatski, 09.15.2007
In 2002, I reviewed the True P2Analog and found it as accurate as any high mic preamp I had ever used — maybe more so..
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